Engineer II or III - Innovation

Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an Engineer II or III - Innovation who will be responsible for identifying, exploring, developing, and advancing innovative engineering concepts that improve Mortenson’s engineering, construction, and delivery practices. This role emphasizes technical breadth, self‑directed problem exploration, and the ability to move from abstract problem spaces to practical, scalable solutions in alignment with Mortenson standards and industry best practices.

This position reports to an Engineering Lead and works closely with Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation teams, and external partners.

Hiring Locations:
Minneapolis, MN (preferred) / Denver, CO / Fargo, ND / San Antonio, TX

Innovation & Exploration

• Independently explore new abstract problem spaces, technologies, and processes relevant to Mortenson’s engineering and construction operations.
• Identify opportunities where innovation can improve safety, quality, cost, schedule, constructability, or scalability.
• Develop proof‑of‑concepts, prototypes, workflows, or analytical models to validate ideas before broader adoption.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their applicability to Mortenson projects.

Technical & Engineering Contributions

• Apply broad, cross‑disciplinary engineering knowledge (electrical, civil, structural, SCADA, automation, software, data, or construction processes) to evaluate and integrate solutions.
• Collaborate with discipline‑specific engineers to ensure innovations align with engineering quality expectations, design coordination, and constructability.
• Support or contribute to design reviews, technical evaluations, and implementation planning where innovation intersects with engineered systems.

MES Innovation Advancement

• Responsible for getting innovations across the finish line.
• Ensure all innovation efforts align with Mortenson legal and ethical guardrails.
• Translate external industry ideas into Mortenson‑ready solutions, accounting for risk, scalability, and operational fit.

Collaboration & Influence

• Work effectively with internal stakeholders across Engineering Services, Operations, Innovation, and project teams.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Influence adoption of new ideas through data, testing, and practical demonstration rather than authority.

• Knowledge of engineering principles, business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
• Working knowledge of the engineering, construction, or industrial project delivery industry.
• Experience evaluating or implementing new technologies, tools, processes, or workflows.
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technical domains and synthesize information from multiple disciplines.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Microsoft Excel experience to track and analyze different components and combinations.
• Familiarity with Mortenson, its engineering practices, standards, and culture (preferred).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Engineer II Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Engineer III Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in a similar role.

The base pay range for this role is $84,100 – $133,300. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5…